edited by David F. Evans & Graham K. Buckton ; in collaboration with the Clinical Measurements Associates, British Society of Gastroenterology ; foreword by John E. Lennard-Jones.
Cover -- TOC36;Contents -- List of contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- CH36;1 Introduction to oesophageal structure and function -- CH36;2 Technical history and fidelity -- CH36;3 Static manometry -- 346;1 Equipment and catheters -- 346;2 Calibration and intubation -- 346;3 Lower oeosophageal sphincter58; procedures and analysis -- 346;4 The oesophageal body58; procedures and analysis -- 346;5 Clinical relevance of investigations -- CH36;4 Ambulatory pH monitoring -- 446;1 Equipment44; sensors and recorders -- 446;2 Procedures of prolonged pH monitoring -- 446;3 Analysis and interpretation of results -- 446;4 pH measurement in infants and children -- 446;5 Clinical relevance of investigations -- CH36;5 Combined measurement of pH and manometry -- 546;1 Equipment and catheters -- 546;2 Procedures and analysis -- 546;3 Clinical relevance of investigations -- CH36;6 Upper oesophageal sphincter manometry -- CH36;7 Vector manometry -- CH36;8 Radiology -- CH36;9 Endoscopy -- CH36;10 Provocation tests -- CH36;11 Gamma scintigraphy -- CH36;12 Ambulatory scintigraphy -- CH36;13 Propulsive force -- IDX36;Index -- Last Page.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
This is the official publication of the Clinical Measurement Associates of the British Society of Gastroenterology and sets National standards for the measurement of oesophageal function. Accurate diagnosis and choice of appropriate therapy requires accurate investigation of the oesophagus. This book meets the need for standard protocols for each of the major techniques commonly used to investigate disorders of the oesophagus.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Clinical measurement in gastroenterology. Volume 1, The oesophagus.
International Standard Book Number
0865426627
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Esophagus-- Diseases-- Diagnosis.
Esophagus-- Diseases-- Diagnosis.
MEDICAL-- Gastroenterology.
(SUBJECT CATEGORY (Provisional
MED-- 031000
MJH
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
616
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3/3075
Edition
21
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
RC815
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7
Book number
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C56
1997eb
PERSONAL NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Buckton, Graham K.
Evans, David,1946-
CORPORATE BODY NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
British Society of Gastroenterology., Clinical Measurements Associates.